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Overview |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Wichita, KS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 784 | 16,216 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #700 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | wichita.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $6,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $16,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,358 | $12,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,319 | $13,553 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,224 | $7,110 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,157 | 8,899 | ||
| Admitted | 1,296 | 8,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1150 | 953/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $211 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | WSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wichita State University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (16,216 students vs. 784 students)
Ozarks vs. WSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or WSU?
- University of the Ozarks is 264.3% more expensive to attend than WSU for in-state tuition ($24,950.00 vs. $6,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.9% higher at Ozarks than Wichita State University ($24,950.00 vs. $16,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wichita State University than Ozarks ($13,553 vs. $16,319)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 50.9% lower than costs at Wichita State University ($8,358 vs. $12,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks than Wichita State University (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Ozarks students is 170.4% larger than aid received Wichita State University ($19,224 vs. $7,110)
Ozarks vs. WSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or WSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSU or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Wichita State University (1089) is 55 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming WSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ozarks (23)
- Accepted freshman WSU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- WSU has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Ozarks (60.1%)
Ozarks vs. WSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or WSU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between WSU and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Ozarks is higher than Wichita State University (46% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Wichita State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($43,800 vs. $42,200)
- Wichita State University students graduate with a $2,040 lower median federal student loan debt than Ozarks graduates. ($20,500 vs. $22,540)
- WSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Ozarks graduates. ($211 vs. $233)
- More Ozarks graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/